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Circus seeks performers

Prineville Music and Theater Boosters will hold auditions next week for 'Under the Rimrock Bigtop'

Crook County's talented performers are invited to join the circus.

Yes. That's right. The circus is coming to Prineville, and they need a variety of acts to perform.

Auditions for the Prineville Follies annual variety show are set for Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 24. Auditions begin at 6 p.m. each evening at the Crook County High School auditorium.

Potential circus performers must first schedule their auditions with ringmaster Renee Moss.

"The purpose of the Follies is to raise scholarship money for music and theater kids," explained Prineville Music and Theater Boosters Board Secretary Lorrie Harnden.

The boosters put on the talent show each winter in order to showcase those in the community who can sing, dance and act but also to raise money to promote music and theater in Prineville.

Follies performances are set for Friday and Saturday evenings, March 8 and 9 in the CCHS auditorium.

This year, the theme is "Under the Rimrock Bigtop" — a vintage circus theme.

"I think everybody was just so excited about the fervor that 'The Greatest Showman' had," Moss said about the 2017 movie that celebrates early show business. "It was kind of a fun take on a variety show."

Living up to the variety show element of the Follies, organizers invite one and all to try out for one of the two dozen spots in the limelight.

Those auditioning must perform the act that they would like to perform during the Follies.

Booster members say there are many reasons for performers to audition for the Follies.

"It's excellent exposure to the community. It's excellent practice in your art form. It is serving our community in such a significant way, providing scholarships for these young people that are so passionate and talented and gifted in what they do," Harnden said. "We want to encourage as many young people as we can."

"Under the Rimrock Bigtop" Follies Auditions

Dates: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24

Place: CCHS auditorium, 1100 SE Lynn Blvd.

To schedule an audition, call Renee Moss, 541-447-6024.

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